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Asthma - Deficiency Wheezing (Lung-Spleen Qi Deficiency) Pattern
Asthma · Deficiency Wheezing (Lung-Spleen Qi Deficiency) Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Chest
Pattern Overview
Deficiency Wheezing (Lung-Spleen Qi Deficiency) is a core pattern in asthma remission, characterized by recurrent asthma, fatigue, pale complexion, poor appetite, and susceptibility to colds. The core pathogenesis is Lung and Spleen Qi deficiency with weakened defensive exterior, making the patient vulnerable to external pathogens and recurrent asthma attacks.